Overview
CLT emphasizes interaction as both the means and the ultimate goal of study. It focuses on communicative competence (fluency and appropriateness) rather than just grammatical accuracy.
Key Principles (Interactive)
Principle 1
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Communicative Competence: Ability to use language.
Principle 2
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Meaningful Tasks: Real communication focus.
Principle 3
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Fluency over Accuracy: Errors are natural.
Principle 4
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Authentic Materials: Real-world texts used.
Principle 5
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Contextualization: Language in social context.
Typical Activities
Information gap activities
Role-plays
Interviews
Group discussions
Scenario Challenge
Scenario Challenge
Situation:
"Students are practicing asking for directions."
Video Demonstration
Communicative Language Teaching: Jeremy Harmer and Scott Thornbury
Roles
Teacher's Role
Facilitator and needs analyst managing communication.
Student's Role
Communicator negotiating meaning with peers.
Further Reading